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Shelby, North Carolina, in Cleveland county, is 19 miles W of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 39 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is home to some 19,477 residents.
In Shelby, about 45% of adults are married. Shelby somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Shelby.
In 2000, Shelby had a median family income of $38,603.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,950) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Shelby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Shelby was owner-occupied.
In Shelby, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Shelby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Shelby colleges • Shelby travel • Shelby mortgages and property.
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